Science 8
Name ____________________________
(always first and last)
PW Library Orientation
Teacher: ____________________
Block _________
Science 8 Branches of Science Assignment
Use the library resources to select a branch of science that interests you. Only one
person will be able to select a specific branch of science, so once you have made your
decision let your teacher know and write your branch of science in the space below.
My branch of science is ____________________________________________
Due Date ______________________________________________________
On the blank sheet of poster paper:
Name the branch of science and identify the career associated with it
Describe this branch of science
Describe what this type of scientist might do
Provide at least two illustrations (drawing, photo, diagram etc) related to this branch
of science (don’t forget the citation)
Provide some additional information about this branch of science (this will be your choice)
Put your name and block on your poster (don’t forget)
Use at least three references and put the list (Works Cited) on a separate letter size
(8½” x 11”) sheet of paper (Teacher-librarians will mark this according to the PW Works Cited criteria so
don’t forget your name, block and teacher’s name)
Evaluation: You will be evaluated on content as indicated above, the quality of your
poster, including design, attractiveness, use of colour, and appropriateness of your
illustration. 25 marks based on the rubric below.
Assessment Criteria
Content- level of
understanding
Content – use
illustrations (e.g.
photos, drawing and
/or diagrams) –
properly cited
Appearance of
poster – clarity and
organization
Content – sources of
information
5
Poster shows an
advanced
understanding of a
particular branch
of science
Advanced use of
illustrations. All
visual are clearly
necessary (not just
fillers)
Poster is
extremely well
organized, entirely
clear and well laid
out.
More than 3
different types of
sources, properly
referenced in MLA
style
4
Poster shows a
strong
understanding of a
particular branch
of science
Good use of
illustrations.
3
Poster shows a
sufficient
understanding of a
particular branch
of science
Sufficient use of
illustrations
2
Poster shows an
insufficient
understanding of a
particular branch
of science
Insufficient use of
illustrations
1
Poster shows a
superficial
understanding of a
particular branch
of science
Superficial use of
illustrations
Poster is well
organized, but
layout may be
inconsistent
Poster is well
organized, but may
contain some
superficial
distracting items.
3 or more sources,
but may have
errors in MLA
reference style
Poster is somewhat
organized, display
may be contain
superficial
distracting items
Fewer than 3
sources that may
have errors in MLA
reference style
Poster is
disorganized
X1
No sources are
cited
X1
3 or more sources
properly
referenced in MLA
style
Adapted from Mrs. Greig; rubric adapted from Mr. Humphries
Multiply by
X3
Mark
X1
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Science 8
PW Library Orientation
Name ________________________
(always first and last)
Find the following information from the Science careers website located on the PW
Library webpage: http://pw.vsb.bc.ca/library/orient.htm Branches of Science
1. The three general divisions of science are _______________________________,
______________________________ and ______________________________.
2. ___________________ is frequently referred to as the language of science because
________________________________________________________________.
3. The __________________________________________ sciences include physics,
______________________________ and ______________________________.
4. The __________________________________________ sciences include geology,
______________________________ and ______________________________.
5. The __________________sciences include all the branches of biology such as
__________________, _________________, _________________ and medicine.
6. Each of theses subjects can be divided into different branches, for example,
branches of physics include ___________________________________________.
7. These are several fields of science that are combination of branches, for example
biophysics is a combination of ___________________ and ___________________
while geochemistry is a combination of _______________ and ________________.
8. Applied sciences are concerned with ____________________________________.
9. Some examples of applied sciences are: __________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Complete the following table with information from the presentations earlier today:
Branch of Science
Presenter
*Division of Science
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
*Divisions of science include: physical science, life science, earth science and applied
science.
Adapted from Mrs. Greig; rubric adapted from Mr. Humphries
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